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Germany starts funding long-range strike systems production for Ukraine — media
BERLIN, July 1. /TASS/. Germany has initiated funding for the production of long-range combat systems for Ukraine, the Die Welt newspaper reports, citing its own sources. According to the newspaper, the German government representatives have...

German Prince Harald von Hohenzollern dies days before birth of first child
German Prince Harald von Hohenzollern died at age 63, mere days before his first child is expected to be born. Princess Josefa von Hohenzollern, his 51-year-old wife, announced his death on social media. “Dear fellow citizens of Leonberg, today I...

Germany to finance production of over 500 drones in Ukraine
After the promise of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to help Kyiv with long-range weapons, the first contract has been signed off for the production of long-range UAVs in Ukraine. This is reported by Welt, Ukrinform saw. "Representatives of the...

German Police Turned Away 6,000 Migrants at Land Borders
July 1, 2025 Hour: 1:56 pm Between May 8 and June 30, German federal police turned away 6,193 migrants at the country’s land borders under new measures adopted by the government of conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz. RELATED: U.S. President...

Government wins welfare bill vote - how did my MP vote
MPs have backed a Government proposal to reform welfare payments for sick and disabled people, but only after significant concessions saw much of Sir Keir Starmer's plan abandoned. In a late climbdown as MPs prepared to vote, the Government...

Germany Grants €5.5 Million to Support Key Development Projects in Moldova
The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany has pledged €5.512 million in non-reimbursable financial assistance to the Republic of Moldova, marking a renewed commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and supporting Moldova’s European...

Poland to impose checks on German border to stop irregular migrants
Poland announced temporary checks at the German borders to start next week to reduce the flow of migrants 'back and fourth'. Poland on Tuesday said it will impose temporary checks from July 7th on its borders with Germany and Lithuania to stop...

Germany summons Iranian ambassador over alleged spying on Jews
Germany has summoned the Iranian ambassador after the arrest of a man suspected of spying on Jews in Berlin for Tehran, possibly as part of an attack plot. “We will not tolerate any threats to Jewish life in Germany,” the foreign ministry posted...

Planet pushes into European market, announces new agreement with Germany
WASHINGTON — Planet Labs secured a multiyear contract worth approximately $280 million to supply satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence to the German government, the latest sign of surging international demand for commercial space-based...

Ransomware Strike on Swiss Health Foundation Exposes Government Data
Government data from the Swiss Federation has been exposed on the dark web following a cyber-attack targeting Radix, a Swiss health foundation. On June 30, the Zurich-based nonprofit released a statement in German, stating that it had been hit by...

Poland to impose temporary border checks; “I warned the German side in March,” says Donald Tusk
Poland will introduce temporary border checks with Germany starting Monday, following growing tensions over irregular migration across the shared frontier. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the decision was a response to Germany’s unilateral...

Violent German ‘Antifa’ Now Presents as ‘Non-Binary’ Victim in Hungary
The name of Simeon T., a 24-year-old German citizen, has become a symbol of a new political and media battle in Europe. His case pits two countries with very different visions of law and justice —Germany and Hungary—against each other, while...

Poland to start temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania, Tusk says
Published on 01/07/2025 - 13:55 GMT+2 Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday that the country would temporarily introduce border controls with Germany and Lithuania due to concerns over irregular migration. Tusk's government has been...

Muriel Mirak-Weissbach’s Book “A German General and the Armenian Genocide: Otto Liman von Sanders Between Honor and State” Published
Berghahn Books has announced the publication of A German General and the Armenian Genocide: Otto Liman von Sanders Between Honor and State, the latest work by Muriel Mirak-Weissbach. The legacy of German General Otto Liman von Sanders remains...

Muriel Mirak-Weissbach’s new book reassesses the legacy of German general linked to Armenian Genocide
Berghahn Books has announced the publication of A German General and the Armenian Genocide: Otto Liman von Sanders Between Honor and State, the latest work by Muriel Mirak-Weissbach. The legacy of German General Otto Liman von Sanders remains...

Eastern Liangmai Chiefs Warn of Unrest Over Imposed ‘German Road’ Through Ancestral Lands
Imphal, July 1: The Eastern Liangmai Chief/Chairman Association (ELCCA) has issued a firm and uncompromising statement opposing the proposed construction of the so-called “German Road” or “Tiger Road,” which is intended to connect Kangpokpi to...
Taoiseach and senior government figures held 'sobering' Budget meeting over the weekend
Christina Finn reports from Tokyo TAOISEACH MICHEÁL MARTIN has moved to temper any expectations among the public of another cost-of-living or windfall Budget, stating that there are “challenging” times ahead. Speaking to reporters in Tokyo, Japan,...

Home prices in Germany rise 3.8% in Q1 2025
FRANKFURT: German residential property prices rose 3.8% in the first quarter of 2025 from a year earlier, a second consecutive rise after a period of steep declines during a nationwide real-estate slump, federal data showed on Tuesday. After more...

German-based disaster group partners with Nakuru to address emergency services
NAKURU — Nakuru County has launched a new partnership with a German-based disaster response group to strengthen emergency services through specialized training, modern equipment, and public safety awareness programs. The European Fire and Rescue...

Germany Accused of Illegal Migrant Dumping Into Poland, Sparking Diplomatic Rift
Polish officials and citizens accuse Berlin of covert border deportations that violate EU law and inflame tensions. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom German federal police have been accused of repeatedly transferring illegal migrants into neighboring...